1929 Chevy Tudor engine options.

Stovebolt 6 · 2025-06-24T13:23:01Z

Good Morning, I bought my 1929 a few months ago. I found it in CT and the guy had the car (in excellent shape for its age) except the engine is seized up tight. The head was off and the cylinders were all rusted. I have the engine soaking in a mix of tranny fluid and acetone. It wont budge. The seller also had two engines that turn that he gave me with the car. Unfortunately they are not 29s they are 31s. The back of the engine is completely different. I am looking for a replacement but wanted to expand my options to be more likely to find something. So my question is… what will fit in the 29 that won’t require major modification. I don't mind some mods I just don't want to do anything too drastic. This car is a survivor. I would like to keep it as original as I can. I know there are already some part on it that are not 29 but I would like to not change too much. Will a 1930 194 swap out without too much fuss. I know the 1931 194 is not an easy swap. And I believe the 28 and prior are 4 cylinder. Lastly, even if I get the 29 motor to turn there is no guarantee the engine is salvageable. There was a reason someone took the head off and then left it for dead. If I can get it apart I might have a shop check to see if it can be rebuilt. But I’m sure that will be spendy. Also, the car was last on the road in the 90s so who know what took place between then and what I have now. Any advice is appreciated… or tips on where to look for an engine. I have found a few but they are all 1000+ miles away. If I find a one that is a confirmed runner I would drive the 1000 to pick it up. I would go 500 miles for a complete engine that turns. I am in southern Maine. Thanks

Page 2 / 2 Prev

Last Post

Stovebolt 6

(@stovebolt-6)

Eminent Member Registered

Joined: 2 weeks ago

Posts: 20

Topic starter July 5, 2025 3:28 pm

I may have found an engine in Florida. I have family there. My nephew can check it out for me and if it is what the guy says it is. He can crate it and ship it to me. The casting number reads E 4 9. So it’s May the 4th (a star wars engine). I’m waiting for more pics ot see was at its comes with as far as manifolds and carb, etc. He says it has a bell housing, clutch and clutch plate. It turns and he was told it came out of a running truck. So Im am really hoping it works out.

ReplyQuote

Page 2 / 2 Prev